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The total efficiency of an injection laser with GaAs active region is 12%. The applied voltage is 3.6 V and band gap energy for GaAs is 2.34 eV. Determine external power efficiency.

a.

7.8 %

b.

10 %

c.

12 %

d.

6 %

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Answer: (a).7.8 %

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